2019 House Bill 4642

Ban debarking dogs

Introduced in the House

May 21, 2019

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To make performing a “devocalization” procedure on an animal, such as debarking a dog, a misdemeanor crime. See also House Bill 4593.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Sept. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means